CEO Gregoire Gentil demos a new ARM-powered Netbook with an optional keyboard
A netbook is a small device designed for the on-the-go, Internet-centric lifestyle. Its size and ultra-light weight make it perfect for travel, and it's a great companion device for your primary PC. With built-in Wi-Fi, a netbook keeps you connected anywhere there's a wireless connection; you can access e-mail, on-line photos and videos, and social networking sites.
While a netbook looks like a laptop, it usually has a less powerful processor, does not come with a built-in optical drive, and supports fewer memory and hard drive options. For this reason, we don't recommend Netbooks for demanding tasks such as content creation or video editing.
| Mini netbook | Typical notebook | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small (fits in a purse) | Medium to large (fits in a backpack) |
| Weight | Starts at 2.25 lb. | 5 to 9 lb. |
| Processor | Intel Atom (single core) | Most support dual core |
| OS | Windows XP Home Edition or Linux | Windows Vista |
| Memory | Up to 1GB (Windows XP) or 2GB (Linux) | 2GB to 8GB |
| Hard drive | Up to 80GB | 160GB to 1TB |
| Internal optical drive | None | Included |
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